**Indulge in a Sweet Symphony: Date Nut Cracker Delights and Beyond**
In the realm of delectable treats, there lies a confection that strikes a harmonious balance between chewy dates, crunchy nuts, and a sweet, buttery embrace – the Date Nut Cracker. This delightful dessert, often adorned with a chocolate coating, is a symphony of flavors and textures that captivates the senses. As you explore this article, you'll discover the secrets behind crafting this timeless classic, along with a collection of irresistible variations that elevate the Date Nut Cracker experience to new heights.
Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that unveils the secrets of creating the perfect Date Nut Cracker, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the delicate baking process. Delight in the symphony of flavors as we explore variations that infuse citrus zest, tangy cranberries, and aromatic spices into this classic treat. Discover the art of creating a luscious chocolate ganache that coats the Date Nut Crackers in a decadent embrace, transforming them into irresistible morsels of pure bliss.
For those seeking a gluten-free indulgence, we present a delightful alternative that swaps out traditional flour for a medley of almond flour and coconut flour. And for those with a vegan lifestyle, rejoice! A plant-based rendition awaits, where butter and eggs are replaced with wholesome alternatives, ensuring that everyone can savor the joy of Date Nut Crackers.
As you delve into these recipes, you'll uncover tips and techniques to elevate your Date Nut Crackers to culinary masterpieces. Learn the art of tempering chocolate to achieve that perfect glossy finish, and discover the secrets of creating intricate designs that transform these treats into edible works of art.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking escapade. Let your taste buds dance with joy as you savor the irresistible flavors of Date Nut Crackers in their many variations. Prepare to be enchanted by this classic confection, reimagined and elevated to new levels of deliciousness.
DATE NUT LOG
My mother served this dessert one year after a big holiday meal. We all thought it was delicious. Since then I've made it for various clubs that meet with dessert on their minds! -Carla Hodenfield, Ray, North Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, marshmallows, dates and walnuts. Stir in cream; mix thoroughly. Shape into a 14x3-in. log. Roll in remaining crumbs. , Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Slice; garnish with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
COCONUT DATE NUT BALLS
Categories Dessert No-Cook Quick & Easy Date Coconut Walnut Gourmet Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes about 32 confections
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a food processor blend the graham cracker crumbs, the dates, 1/2 cup of the coconut, and the honey until the mixture is just combined. Add the walnuts and blend the mixture until it forms a ball. Have ready in a shallow dish the remaining 3/4 cup coconut, form the date mixture into walnut-size balls, and roll the balls in the coconut, pressing the coconut slightly to make it adhere.
MARSHMALLOW DATE NUT ROLL
A frozen dessert rich nutty and filled with dates and marachino cherries.My bestfriend and I would whip this up for our boyfriends some 30 years ago. The Whipped cream at serving time is a nice festive touch, but the boys just would slice off a piece and gobble it down with a glass of milk.
Provided by L DJ3309
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 1 log, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Roll graham crackers to fine crumbs.
- Combine marshmallows, dates, nuts and cherries Mix thoroughly with 2 3/4 cups cracker crumbs.
- Add cream (not whipped); mix thoroughly.
- • Shape into roll (about 3 1/2-inches in diameter); roll in remaining crumbs.
- Wrap well in wax paper.
- Chill several hours in refrigerator.
- (over night is best) • Cut in 3/4-inch slices.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Yield: 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.3, Fat 32.9, SaturatedFat 9.1, Cholesterol 40.8, Sodium 149.6, Carbohydrate 60.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 37.8, Protein 7.6
DATE BARS
Dessert ready in about an hour! Enjoy classic date filled bars in a new way - a wonderful treat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool 5 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening.
- In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until well mixed. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda and salt until crumbly. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
DATE AND NUT COOKIES
Loaded with ample doses of sweet dates, raisins, and buttery pecans, this easy recipe for drop cookies from reader Jackie Schulman of Tucker, Georgia, creates a homey and irresistible teatime dessert. There won't be a crumb left of these moist, cakey goodies.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 1h
Yield Makes 60
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with racks in upper third and middle. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Add dates, pecans, and raisins, and stir with a wooden spoon until fruit and nuts are coated. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, oil, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Add to flour mixture and stir until combined.
- In another small bowl, stir together 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Drop dough by rounded tablespoons, 1 inch apart, onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake until cookies are golden at edges, about 15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Transfer cookies to wire racks and let cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g
NO BAKE GRAHAM CRACKER DATE NUT ROLL
Do not remember where this came from. It just seems I had been makeing it forever. Friends and family all seem to love this. It is a snap to mix up, refrig. over night and eat next day. Choose own size of roll you want to make. If I am short on time, I roll out about 3 8-10 inche rolls, about 2-2 1/2 inch diameter. Make them...
Provided by Pat Campbell
Categories Cookies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Pour cream over mallows, add chopped dates, and nuts,cherries and crumbs. Mix well.
- 2. When thoroughly mixed, make into rolls of your choice and roll in extra crumbs, or mixture of crumbs and chop fine nuts.
- 3. Wrap in foil or saran wrap and refrige over night. Slice to desired thickness next day and serve as desired.
MOM'S GRAHAM CRACKER DATE NUT ROLL
This recipe dates back many years. My mom and aunt made this and possibly someone is searching for it to bring back fond childhood memories.
Provided by Accidental Chef
Categories Dessert
Time 12h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine ½ of the crumbs with dates, marshmallows, nuts, whipped cream and vanilla.
- Place mixture on a large piece of wax paper.
- Shape into a roll about 3" in diameter.
- Coat with remaining graham cracker crumbs.
- Firmly wrap up roll.
- Chill 12 hours or longer.
- Serve in ¾-inch slices topped with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 722.2, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 428.2, Carbohydrate 111.3, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 72.3, Protein 9.5
DATE NUT LOG
Another one of Mom's recipes. This is similar to some fruit cake recipes that I have seen on JAP but uses only the marshmallows, dates, and nuts -- and is smaller in size so it is not overpowering. You can add other things if you like -- such as raisins, or candied fruit. You may need to add a little more graham crackers and...
Provided by Marcia McCance
Categories Other Snacks
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Mix dates, marshmallows, nuts and cream.
- 2. Add 2 cups graham cracker crumbs. Work well to solid form, (like meat loaf). Add more crumbs if too sticky
- 3. Separate into to 2 portions shaped like liverworst (longish tube or log), place on waxed paper (or plastic wrap -- not aluminum foil) onto which more graham crackers have been sprinkled.
- 4. Roll to cover in crumbs and then wrap and refrigerate for a couple of hours. When they have "set up" they can then be removed and sliced for serving.
- 5. Will store, as rolls, in fridge for quite a while so they can be made ahead, then removed when needed. Slice just before serving.
- 6. NOTE 1: It has occurred to me that rather than chopping all these tiny things before hand -- the dryish ingredients could be placed in a food processor which would chop and mangle things very small. Perhaps the cream would assist the chopping or maybe should be added after they are chopped up? Then add the graham cracker crumbs, perhaps by hand, to form and shape.
- 7. NOTE 2: These are actually quite versatile little things. You can add other things, like cherries, or peanuts. If you have the patience you could even cut up caramels for inclusion, too. You could also add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves if you like.
- 8. And you can roll the logs in coconut, or crushed nuts, instead of more graham crackers, too. After you slice them, they could also be dipped in melted chocolate, so they are all ready to serve with no rush at serving time.
- 9. This is an opportunity to be creative and make something really special for the people in your life. Enjoy!
DATE NUT CRACKER DESSERT
Notes Billie Moss of El Sobrante, California, 'This chewy treat has a refreshing lemon topping. It's always a hit.'
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs and 1/2 cup sugar until thickened. Combine baking powder and remaining sugar; beat into egg mixture. Add crumbs, dates, nuts, orange peel and vanilla; stir well. Pour into a well-greased 10-in. pie plate or 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Combine topping ingredients; let stand at room temperature until pie has cooled for 30 minutes (topping will thicken). Spread over pie. Cool completely. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.6 calories, Carbohydrate 96.6 g, Cholesterol 110.8 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 309.9 mg, Sugar 46.7 g
Tips:
- To make sure your date nut cracker dessert is a success, start with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- If you don't have a nutcracker, you can use a meat mallet or a heavy saucepan to crush the nuts.
- Be careful not to overcook the dates, as they will become dry and tough.
- To make the cracker mixture, use a food processor or a pastry blender to combine the ingredients until they resemble coarse crumbs.
- If the cracker mixture is too dry, add a little bit of water or milk until it comes together.
- When assembling the dessert, press the cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate and then top with the date filling.
- Bake the dessert at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the cracker crust is golden brown.
- Let the dessert cool completely before cutting and serving.
Conclusion:
Date nut cracker dessert is a classic treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your dessert sweet or tart, crunchy or chewy, there is a date nut cracker recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious and satisfying dessert, give date nut cracker a try.
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